In celebration of Paul Simon's Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress, The Essential Paul Simon brings together all of his hits and favorite tracks in the most expansive, solo career-spanning compilation issued for the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.

Disc 1

1. Mother & Child Reunion
   
2. Loves Me Like A Rock
   
3. Me And Julio Down By The School Yard
   
4. Duncan
   
5. Kodachrome
   
6. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
   
7. Slip Slidin' Away
   
8. Gone At Last
   
9. Something So Right
   
10. Late In The Evening
    
11. Hearts And Bones
    
12. Take Me To The Mardi Gras
    
13. That Was Your Mother
    
14. American Tune
    
15. Peace Like A River
    
16. Stranded In A Limousine
    
17. Train In A Distance
    
18. The Late Great Johnny Ace
    
19. Still Crazy After All These Years
    

Disc 2

1. Graceland
   
2. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
   
3. Boy In The Bubble
   
4. You Can Call Me Al
   
5. Under The African Skies
   
6. Obvious Child
   
7. Born At The Right Time
   
8. The Cool, Cool River
   
9. Spirit Voices
   
10. Adios Hermanos
    
11. Born In Puerto Rico
    
12. Quality
    
13. Darlin' Lorraine
    
14. Hurricane Eye
    
15. Father and Daughter
    
16. Outrageous
    
17. Wartime Prayers